Lyra Kleos

Because the Kleos is a high-performance moving coil cartridge, it demands a high-quality tonearm with precise adjustment capabilities. You will need a tonearm that allows for fine-tuning of tracking force, anti-skate, and VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) to ensure the stylus tracks accurately and extracts the full detail from your records.

Boron is significantly stiffer and lighter than aluminum, which allows the cantilever to react more quickly to the grooves in your vinyl. This reduction in mass and resonance results in a much more dynamic, transparent, and detailed sound, minimizing distortion and coloration.

No, the Kleos is a low-output moving coil cartridge with an output voltage of 0.5 mV. You will need a dedicated moving coil phono stage or a high-quality step-up transformer to provide the necessary gain and impedance loading for optimal performance.

The recommended tracking force for the Lyra Kleos is between 1.65 and 1.75 grams. We suggest starting at 1.7 grams and making very slight adjustments based on your specific tonearm and listening preferences to find the sweet spot.

The 7075 alloy is used for its exceptional rigidity and resonance-damping properties. By constructing the body from a single piece of this material, Lyra minimizes unwanted vibrations that can muddy the sound, ensuring that the energy from the stylus is transferred cleanly to the generator.

A line-contact stylus is highly precise and sensitive to debris, so keeping your records clean is essential. Use a high-quality stylus brush and cleaning fluid regularly to remove dust buildup, which will help preserve the stylus life and maintain sonic clarity over time.